Cambridge Access Surgery
NHS GP surgery · Cambridge
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Cambridge Access Surgery is an NHS GP surgery in Cambridge. See its opening times, phone number, how to register and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- NHS GP surgery
- Reception opening times
- Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- New patients
- Accepting new patients (see Appointments and access)
- Address
- 125 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8HB
- Telephone
- 01223 358961
- CQC rating
- Outstanding (published 5 October 2017)
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
When the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Reception opening times
Show as a table
| Days | Reception open |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 6pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
These are the times the surgery's reception is open. Appointment times can be different.
The surgery last confirmed these times on the NHS website in 2022, more than 3 years ago. Call the surgery to check before you go.
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the surgery before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery, opening times last confirmed by the surgery on 24 October 2022.
Appointments and access
Registering as a new patient
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients.
You can usually only register with a GP surgery whose practice area covers where you live. Ask the surgery to check.
Register with this surgery on the NHS website
You can also register through the surgery's website, by phone, by email or by collecting a form at the surgery.
Source: NHS website profile for this surgery. Registration information checked on 26 October 2026.
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01223 358961
Contact the surgery to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Cambridge Access Surgery
125 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8HB
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Cambridge about 27 minutes' walkNational Rail
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the GP surgery. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The surgery's NHS website profile does not list transport or parking information.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Step-free access
This list has not been updated on the NHS website for over 2 years, so it may be out of date. Check with the surgery if you need a facility.
Source: NHS website (nhs.uk) profile for this surgery. Facilities last updated on the NHS website on 16 September 2014.
About this GP surgery
| Type | NHS GP surgery |
|---|---|
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| NHS organisation code | Y00056 |
| CQC location ID | 1-983972949 |
Official website: Cambridge Access Surgery website
Practice size and appointments
| Measure | This practice | Period | East of England median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered patients | 657 | October 2026 | – |
| Fully qualified GPs (full-time equivalent) | 2.5 | August 2026 | – |
| Registered patients per full-time-equivalent GP | 264 | August 2026 | 2,396 |
| Appointments that were face to face | 87% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 70% |
| Appointments on the day they were booked | 52% | June 2026 to August 2026 | – |
| Appointments within 2 weeks of booking | 94% | June 2026 to August 2026 | 81% |
Appointment figures are experimental statistics. Practices record appointments in different ways, so use them as background for the period shown, not to compare practices.
Source: NHS England, Patients Registered at a GP Practice, General Practice Workforce and Appointments in General Practice. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
GP services
Online services
Most GP surgeries in England let you order repeat prescriptions, book some appointments and see your GP health record online, for example in the NHS App. Ask the surgery which online services it offers.
Regulation and quality
This location is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest published ratings are below.
| Area | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Outstanding | 5 October 2017 |
| Caring | Outstanding | 5 October 2017 |
| Effective | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Responsive | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Safe | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Well-led | Outstanding | 5 October 2017 |
Read the CQC report for Cambridge Access Surgery
What patients say about this practice
GP Patient Survey 2026: 50 patients answered (8% of those asked). The survey ran from January to April 2026.
Few patients answered at this practice, so treat these results with caution. We do not compare them with the NHS East of England region average.
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS East of England region average | Compared with NHS East of England region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy to get through on the phone | 94% | 93% to 95% | 54% | Not compared |
| Overall experience of the practice was good | 81% | 79% to 83% | 76% | Not compared |
More survey results
| Survey question | This practice | Likely range | NHS East of England region average | Compared with NHS East of England region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reception and admin team were helpful | 87% | 85% to 88% | 84% | Not compared |
| Easy to contact the practice using its website | 72% | 68% to 76% | 60% | Not compared |
| Offered a choice of time or day for an appointment | 78% | 75% to 81% | 53% | Not compared |
| Wait for an appointment was about right | 89% | 87% to 91% | 71% | Not compared |
How to read this: these are estimates from a sample of registered patients, so each result has a likely range (a 95% confidence interval). ‘Similar’ means the likely range includes the NHS East of England region average. The results are not a ranking, and differences between nearby practices are often within the margin of error.
Source: GP Patient Survey 2026, Ipsos on behalf of NHS England (published 9 July 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ukhospitals.uk is independent and not affiliated with the NHS. Find full results on the GP Patient Survey website (practice code Y00056).
Frequently asked questions
When is Cambridge Access Surgery open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Cambridge Access Surgery?
Telephone: 01223 358961.
Is Cambridge Access Surgery accepting new patients?
The surgery says on the NHS website that it is accepting new patients. You can usually only register with a surgery whose practice area covers where you live.
What is the CQC rating of Cambridge Access Surgery?
The latest overall CQC rating is Outstanding, published 5 October 2017.
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